Political Science and Government

Bachelor's degree · Grand Canyon University · Phoenix, AZ

CIP 45.10

$37,704Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$56,495Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$26,900Median federal debt
138Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Political Science and Government at Grand Canyon University earn a median of $37,704 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $63,293 four years after graduating (middle half: $44,760–$85,406). Median debt is $26,900, about 71% of first-year earnings.

Political Science and Government (Bachelor's degree) at other Arizona schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
The University of Arizona Global Campus
Chandler
$55,196$27,172
Arizona State University Digital Immersion
Scottsdale
$42,481$19,500
Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe
$42,481$19,500
University of Arizona
Tucson
$36,193$20,500
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff
$35,220$19,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Political Science and Government graduates from Grand Canyon University make?

The median salary is $37,704 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,900.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.